BERNINA Activa 130 The Bernina Activa 130 is a popular and in many ways classic Bernina sewing machine.  Historically, the Bernina line ...

Repair Sewing Machines: White Futura 464   It is important to understand the operation of a sewing machine from the standpoint of stit...

Sewing Machine Repair may be as simple as replacing a needle, but it can be much more involved. Here is a Brother CS80 with covers removed ...

Threading a serger can be a challenge.   While some people have difficulty threading regular serging machines, the serger expands threadi...

Have you ever used  a brother sewing machine ? These sewing machines  are known  for being the easiest to use sewing machines in the worl...

In the previous post, we discovered that equalizing the drag  of the upper and lower thread systems produced balanced tensions. Unless the ...

Many sewing machine technicians are a bit threatened by sergers.  They do not see as many sergers as standard sewing machines, and sergers a...

Question 1: What makes a sewing machine? Since the first sewing machine was patented in 1846, it has essentially been a mechanical applia...

What is a repair?   Does it require replacing parts?  In many cases, when you are working to repair sewing machines and embroidery machine...

The Top Eight Sewing Machine Questions by David Trumble Q1: What makes a sewing machine? Since the first sewing machine was patented in 184...

What Do You Do With Skipped And Sticky Serger Stitches? When you push on the foot control, you expect your serger to zip along serging a pe...

Does your needle penetrate the needleplate properly? This is an often overlooked element that can create loads of problems. If the needle is...

One might think that fixing sewing machines is all about turning the right screw, and they would be at least partly right. When you remove t...

Frequently I get questions from customers and others about sewing machines. Here are some of the top questions and answers. Question 1: How...

If you are reading this post, you are either interested in doing your own sewing machines repair or possibly in a hobby or business. Sewing ...

You set up your sewing machine and are ready to sew, but when you press down on the foot pedal the machine barely moves at all. It is as th...

Sewing is fun. Sewing is creative. Sewing is actually pretty easy when all goes well, but when threads keep breaking; it can get frustrating...

The closet door opens. Your sewing machine is there neatly tucked away in its case. You pick it up and carry it to the kitchen table. You re...

So, you consider yourself a sewing machine technician. What exactly does that mean? Does that mean you are a mechanic who gets his hands all...

The professional sewing machine repair technician is a rare and vital key to the world of sewing and quilting. Today there are millions and ...